About Us

We like hard problems.

From cybersecurity to trade disputes to legislative and regulatory challenges, we help companies and governments to thrive amid complexity and advance their commercial and political interests.

Who We Are

Rooted in the United States and Canada, Rideau Potomac Strategy Group offers solutions to firms wanting to expand their influence and advance their agendas in Washington, Ottawa, and beyond.

We explain the intricacies of global political and economic events and advise clients on how to thrive in an environment of complexity. We can help you to understand the latest trade agreement, how the automotive supply chain is evolving, and how an election will impact the investment climate in a given country. We also have a strong expertise in looking at enterprise risks, including a deep expertise in cybersecurity.

Policy-makers need evidence to ground their decisions. Rideau Potomac does policy-focused research to help you shape your narrative with elected officials, civil servants, and regulators.

Rideau Potomac additionally offers a wide array of economic advisory services in developing countries. Its advisors have worked extensively in the delivery of projects in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

As you look to shape a policy or regulatory agenda, grow your business, or understand an evermore-complex world, the Rideau Potomac Strategy Group is here to help.

Government Affairs

We have advised, negotiated with and/or lobbied more than 40 governments around the world. Rideau Potomac President Eric Miller has testified before the U.S. Congress and the Canadian Parliament. He has advised numerous groups on understanding and planning for the results of U.S. and Canadian elections. Given his extensive international experience, Mr. Miller has become a deep expert at devising advocacy strategies that are effective in different political systems and contexts. Let us help you get on the path to success.

Trade/Supply Chains

Trade makes the world go around. Rideau Potomac President Mr. Miller has advised countries on more than half-a-dozen trade agreements around the world, including four U.S. bilateral free trade agreements. Mr. Miller served on the Canadian negotiating team that developed the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Agreement and has provided detailed advice to North American and international firms on supply chain issues. Mr. Miller has written and spoken widely on trade agreements, from the Trans-Pacific Partnership to free trade agreements with Europe to the updating of the North American commercial framework. We understand the subtleties of trade agreements and are expert at helping you plan your trade strategies.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity effects everyone. Rideau Potomac President Eric Miller spent three years advising the CEOs of Canada’s largest companies on how to understand and address cybersecurity. He is now putting that knowledge to work in helping you to build your cyber relationships with governments, manage your engagement with firms facing similar challenges and find the right tools and partners to bolster your cyber integrity.

Geopolitics

The world is a complicated place. Rideau Potomac President Eric Miller is expert at explaining the nuances behind the political and economic developments. Throughout his career, he has visited more than 60 countries. He has met, advised and facilitated dialogue with many senior elected officials, CEOs, and ambassadors. His expertise in explaining what geopolitical developments mean for companies and governments has been recognized through his invitations to serve as a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center, a Non-Resident Fellow with the Stimson Center’s Trade in the 21st Century project, and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Get ahead of curve by having Rideau Potomac help you understand emerging opportunities and threats in your markets of interest.